The CBGP researcher,  Ángel Goñi-Moreno has been awarded with the prestigious Margarita Salas 2022 research prize from the Community of

Invited comment of CBGP researchers on the discovery of a persistent plant virus infecting Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes from wild populations and laboratory

Upon herbivore perception, a complex signaling process is triggered, which typically involves the activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (MAPKs) cascades. In

The leaf is one of most important and remarkable plant organs. The flattened leaf blade is the accomplishment evolutionary adaptation aimed at maximizing

Overcoming plant resistance by viruses is often hindered by associated fitness penalties. We report on a new penalty, associated to costs of reversion to

The work has been awarded with the Bionano Innovation Award: Science and Technology CINVESTAV Neolpharma 2022.

Each year, Clarivate™ identifies in this group a select number of researchers who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. In 2022, fewer

Cells convert electrical signals into chemical outputs to facilitate the active transport of information across larger distances. This electrical-to-chemical

A long-standing question in biology is to understand how organ shape emerges that ultimately determines its function. To address this question, we quantitatively

The symbiosis of plants with growth promoting fungi comes at a certain price for the host plant. In this review article, we summarized the current knowledge on how

The transition from traditional molecular biology to synthetic biology increases the complexity of genetic designs. These are not just DNA sequences, but also

Researchers from the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) – a joint research center established by the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and the

Cancer results from the accumulation of mutations that promote proliferation and spread of tumor cells. Research performed at the CBGP and the NIH (USA) measured the

The CBGP researcher, Bruna Fernanda Silva de Sousa a PhD student from the research group Associations of symbiotic bacteria with plants under the supervision of Prof.

Soledad Sacristán and Araceli Díaz, two CBGP Principal investigators have been interviewed by “Unidad de Cultura Científica UPM” as the female inventors of UPM.

Plants life in close contact with a huge number of different microbes, including fungi and bacteria. Some of those microbes promote plant growth and stress tolerance.

Work carried out by CBGP researchers of the Scientific Area ‘Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering’, together with the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria-Fundación

PhyloCloud is an online platform that combines analytic tools, utilities and advanced visualization options relevant for a wide range of phylogenetic and phylogenomic

In this work we provide mechanistic insights demonstrating a key role for chromatin remodelling in the regulation of plastome transcription for proper chloroplast

Nanoparticles derived from Turnip mosaic virus, previously functionalized with human Epithelial Growth Factor made in plants, substantially improve ‘in vitro’ growth

CBGP researchers of the Scientific Area ‘Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering’, together with researchers of the CIEMAT ‘Molecular Oncology Unit’ and the Institute of

Climate change have a harsh impact on agricultural production, threating food security. Plants perceive, integrate and respond to stress signals differently according

The Plant hormonal regulatory networks group described a role for indole-3-acetamide (IAM) in environmental stress responses. By performing differential expression

The team led by Dra. Santamaría has developed a new method based on machine learning that quantifies trichomes quickly and easily with high precision.

Using this method, researchers found nitrogenase variants more resistant to oxygen and independent from ancillary chaperones.

Dra. Araceli Díaz Perales, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the UPM, and Principal Investigator of Plant Allergens Group at the CBGP, has been

Industrial agriculture relies, among other things, on the use of nitrogen fertilizers to maintain high crop yields. Although nitrogen is the most abundant element in

Professor Luis Rubio, leading researcher of the Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation group at the CBGP (UPM-INIA/CSIC) elected member of the Academia Europaea.

The Phytopathogenic Bacteria Group from CBGP characterize the role of a chemoreceptor from Pseudomonas syringae involved in the perception of two abundant amino acids

The Research NETWORK “Aprendiendo de la naturaleza: interacciones multitróficas para la protección de cultivos y bosques” held a meeting with concerning companies of

Researchers from the CBGP group "Plant-Phytophagous Molecular Interactions" discover the defense role of the hydrixynitrile liase against spider mite attack.

CBGP researchers discover that the co-chaperones of the HOP family (HSP70-HSP90 organizing proteins) play an essential role in the stability of the hormone

The Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) of the UPM and Tradecorp have launched the joint research unit "Biological Solutions for Sustainable

The UPM celebrates the #UPMDay22 on 17th and 18th May 2022 at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid). It is a 360º event, with parallel agendas and several

The Plant Allergens group from CBGP in collaboration with a group from the Sfax Biotechnology Center (Tunisia) has identified a new protein involved in the defense

Tradecorp and the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics launch the joint research unit Biological Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture.

Ángel Goñi-Moreno, researcher from the Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, UPM-INIA/CSIC), receives this European grant for the ECCO project, which

The “Plant Allergens” research group, from the Polytechnical University of Madrid, led by Professor Araceli Díaz Perales, has described how damage in the skin

The authorization of this vaccine represents an important milestone for the biotechnological industry of plant-made recombinant pharmaceuticals, an area in which the

Novel functions of the floral integrator FT2 in poplar by controlling gibberellin (GA) pathway: promoting shoot apex development and limiting internode

A researcher from the CBGP writes, in collaboration with European researchers, the three editorials published in a special issue on plant-pest interaction, which has

This award recognizes his large activity of scientific dissemination, his work aimed at bringing science closer to the public and the impact of the initiatives

CBGP researchers discover that the epigenetic mechanisms regulating flowering are conserved but work differently between model plants and Brassica crops.

Researchers from the CBGP group "Plant-Phytophagous Molecular Interactions" studied the transcriptomic response of Arabidopsis to oviposition.

Biofoundries are facilities that automate current manual processes in molecular biology, bioengineering and synthetic biology. This leads to more rigorous and

Nitrate is an essential nutrient for plants and at the same time a very powerful signaling molecule that modulates multiple aspects of plant growth and development,

About the potential of plants for pandemics.

The team led by Prof. Araceli Díaz Perales has published a review about this protein family, where they remark their potential use in crop improvement, as well as in

Dr. Pedro Crevillén Lomas has been appointed as new group leader at CBGP (UPM-CSIC/INIA) after having achieved a Científico Titular position within the

Dr. José M. Jiménez-Gómez has recently established the Adaptive Genetics and Genomics Lab in the ...

The new website improves the dissemination of CBGP (UPM-INIA/CSIC) activities, incorporates more transparent information on the operation of the center, and advances

The root system generates an underground network that is essential for the plants as it anchors the plants to the soil, provides nutrients and water and facilitates

Published in the journal Nature the article "Towards the biogeography of prokaryotic genes" with the participation of the Comparative Metagenomics Lab of the CBGP led

Dr. Mónica Navarro Rodríguez receives from the Minister of Agriculture the Fertiberia second Award for her doctoral thesis "Molybdenum Metabolism in Azotobacter

Plant tolerance to virus infection requires functional alleles of flowering repressor genes.

Functional annotation of genomes and metagenomes is a key step in this era of high throughput sequencing of DNA. The new eggNOG-mapper version, published in Molecular

Each year, Clarivate™ identifies in this group a select number of researchers who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. In 2021, fewer

Rhizobia are soil bacteria known to provide atmospheric nitrogen to legumes by releasing them from nitrogen fertilizers. The rhizobia-legume interaction occurs in

In this article by @PlantDynamics we developed a next generation computer model of plant root growth that incorporates biomechanics with biochemical processes

Un consorcio internacional de investigadores liderado por el laboratorio del Dr. Detlev Arendt (EMBL, Alemania), y en el que participa el laboratorio de Genómica

A collaborative work between the "Phytopathogenic Bacteria" and the "Comparative Genomics and Metagenomics" groups reveals that selection and evolution of the

How do plants make organs? This simple but intriguing question has been the subject of research for almost a century. In this article we will go through the history

CBGP researchers from the ‘Plant Virus Biotechnology’ group, together with groups from Valencia (Spain) and Vancouver (Canada) describe for the first time the impact

This is one of the Top 10 Unanswered Questions identified by scientists doing research in molecular plant microbe interactions, addressed by the journal MPMI® in a

Researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) belonging to the groups "Metal homeostasis in plant-microbe interactions" and "Plant innate immunity and resistance to

Interactive workshops for children, adolescents and families at the Laboratory of Plant Cultivation and Greenhouses of the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics

Researchers at CBGP unveil that the co-chaperone HOP3 is able to regulate the jasmonic acid hormonal network by means of the correct folding and activity of its

Los chopos tienen una capacidad demostrada para absorber y metabolizar bifenilos policlorados (PCBs), una familia muy relevante de contaminantes persistentes con

Researchers from the CBGP group "Plant-Phytophagous Molecular Interactions" studied the transcriptomic response of Arabidopsis to the mite egg extract and its

Researchers at the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, UPM-INIA) and at La Mayora (IHSM-UMA-CSIC) reveal some of the most interesting peculiarities of

Researchers form Plant Allergens groups at CBGP take part, in collaboration with the Optics, Photonics and Biophotonics group at CTB, in the development of an

This new Severo Ochoa accreditation is a recognition of the scientific excellence and technological innovation of the CBGP and a boost for the development of its new

In this work, a transcriptomic meta-analysis was used to disentangle transcriptional responses in plant defense against arthropod herbivores. This strategy was

Using data generated from basic research we have determined the function of STOP1 and ALMT1 in rye tolerance to aluminum toxicity and low pH in the soil. This

Synchronizing gene expression in complex eukaryotic communities is challenging. The PlantDynamics lab constructed a synthetic system inspired by bacteria response to

Plants react to environmental challenges by integrating external cues and endogenous signals to maximize survival and fitness. This work reveals a chromatin switch

The entire CBGP community would like to congratulate José Manuel Palacios who has been elected Director of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica,

Identification and functional analysis of MADS12, a gene involve in the reactivation of growth after winter in trees.

CBGP researchers report that, depending on the plant population structure for tolerance, viruses evolve to promote plant resistance or plant tolerance depending on

The First Spanish/Chinese Workshop of CEPEI took place in 2 half-day sessions last 31st May and 1st June 2021. The event brought together thirteen keynote speakers

In multicellular organisms, the functionality of cells requires the acquisition of specific identities and molecular fingerprints. The analysis of organisms at the

UPM and the Pozuelo Council have signed a collaboration agreement to develop several dissemination activities to show how research and innovation are faced in the

Plants can generate new organs throughout their life. We dissect through Single-cell RNA-seq how lateral roots (the postembric organs that form the bulk of the root

The newly appointed CBGP (UPM-INIA) Scientific Advisory Board will jointly supervise and support the research activities of CBGP and contribute to the further

Botrytis cinerea is the fungus that causes gray mold in a wide range of host. The disease caused by this fungus causes serious economic losses for growers in a wide

In the MICROUWAS-BIO project metagenomics will be used to characterize the microorganisms involved in the biodigestion of urban waste organic matter.

We are pleased to inform that Javier Cabrera has been selected among other excellent applicants as the winner of the SABATER 2021 award granted for young SEBP

Print español español CBGP launches it new Scientific Programme on Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering of Plants and associated Microorganisms (SynBIO2) This SynBIO2

Researchers from the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, UPM-INIA) reveal how a translational regulator induces different defense responses against

CBGP (UPM-INIA) welcomes the EC study on new genomic techniques and wants to thank the EU Council for having requested it. As EU-SAGE member, the CBGP (UPM-INIA) has

The Rhizobium-legume symbiosis is the result of a delicate adaptation of both partners into an efficient nitrogen-fixing entity that constitutes a model plant-microbe

he CBGP (UPM-INIA) has recently receive the P1 Biosafety Seal for all the labs of its main whole domain. This accreditation is granted by the Spanish

The Centre of Excellence for Plant-Environment Interactions (CEPEI), a recently established joint international research Initiative created to maximize the synergies

The CBGP (UPM-INIA) joins the Letter recently submitted to the European Commission (EC) by the European Sustainable

Big congratulations to the CBGP’s Plant innate immunity and resistance to necrotrophic fungi research group. The Plant Journal has selected one of their recent

Disregulation of peptide transporter MtYSL7 affects plant growth, nitrogen fixation rates, and nodule metal concentration.

Plant genetic resources are potential sources of biodiversity, especially useful in the current climate change scenario. The genotyping of more than 500 varieties of

Dr. Fernando Ponz, PI of the CBGP’s Plant Virus Biotechnology research group

Coinciding with 8M, International Women's Day, we launched the "CBGP Balancing Gender Program" (cBGp).

The CBGP (UPM-INIA) organizes, in the frame of its CBGP_S3-Forum Program, the Workshop “Novel Genome Editing Technologies: Evolution and Revolution” that aims to

There are proteins encoded by nuclear DNA that are synthesized with an N-terminal signal (Transit Peptide) that mediates interaction with of translocator complexes on

The Plant Immunity Group of the CBGP (UPM-INIA) has studied together with the company Plant Response Biotech,, a CBGP spin-off, and within the framework of an

To promote scientific vocations in girls, it is essential that they have real references, and for this, this Thursday, two of the scientists of the CBGP will tell us

CBGP researchers demonstrate the key role of plant cell wall in the regulation of specific plant immune responses opening the possibility to enhance crops disease

Researchers from CBGP demuestran the role of two gene encoding cysteine-proteases of barley (cathepsins F- and B-like) associated with the mobilization of grain

The lesson talk title will be: "COVID 19: A master Lesson on science and technology"

Researchers from CBGP demonstrate through a meta-analysis the importance of the different variables that surround the plant-arthropod interaction as well as the

Time tracking is vital for plants because many plant processes occur periodically. Branching of the root system is driven by a molecular clock known as the Root

Researchers from CBGP compile in a perspective article the role of nitric oxide (NO) and associated molecules with the NO metabolic pathway in the generation of plant

Plants adapt their growth to nutrient availability in the soil. One of most pressing global food challenges is to engineer plants towards more efficient nutrient

CBGP researchers have developed a computational pipeline that predicts interactions between plant immunity receptors and glycoligands from microbial or plant cell

When technical or financial resources are limited, agrofood microbiome-engineering strategies could be assisted through prediction of current or future microbiome

After three years as president of the Severo Ochoa – María de Maeztu Alliance, Luis Serrano, director of the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) ends his term and

Pectin esterification and vesicular traffic are part of the Root Clock oscillating signaling system that initiates lateral roots. This signaling alters the stiffness of cell walls and the

Nitrogen (N) is an essential macronutrient and its availability in the soil is a crucial factor for the growth, distribution and productivity of crops. In the present

Researchers at the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, UPM-INIA) analyze the role of the HSP70-HSP90 co-chaperone HOP in plant response to stress.

Here, we show the potential of combining: i) high throughput transcriptomic data of the Arabidopsis response to a pest, the spider mite Tetranychus urticae, with ii)

Plants respond to environmental stresses with growth reduction and premature phase transition which, in turn, leads to significantly reduced plant productivity. A profound understanding of the

Plant pathogens use the so-called virulence factors to colonize their host. The genes that codify such proteins are tightly regulated and are only induced during host

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) receives $6.2 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for development of biological nitrogen fixation

The announcement is made in light of the recent approval of the preliminary draft of the Spanish government’s budget which announces an investment of more than

Plant diseases have devastating consequences on crops, causing losses of up to 30% in crop production. Fortunately, plants have developed a robust immune system that

Plant Allergens research group, led by Araceli Díaz at CBGP, in cooperation with Optics, Photonics and Biophotonics research group at CTB, has developed a novel

Dr. Maria J. Harrison is the William H. Crocker Professor

Foliar bacterial pathogens must adapt to the environment on the leaf surface and eventually enter the plant tissue and cause disease. Therefore, the study of the

The heterologous expression of the YODA gene from Arabidopsis thaliana (AtYDA) in tomato plants activates a new immunity pathway that confers enhanced resistance to

Susanna Manrubia is an internationally recognized expert in developing theoretical and computational models for the evolution of molecular populations, and in the

The 2020 Chemistry Nobel prize was awarded yesterday to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for the discovery of the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors.

CEPEI is a joint research and innovation initiative between three centres of excellence: Spain’s CBGP (UPM-INIA), and the Chinese Academy of Science’s IGDB and PSC.

The research group of Dr. ...

The fungus Plectosphaerella cucumerina is a pathogen of some crops and a model organism for the study of Arabidopsis thaliana basal and nonhost resistance to

In this work, we study the first metal transporter specific of a symbiosis essential for growth of 85% terrestrial plants in natural environments and for sustainable

Dr. Ángel Goñi-Moreno joins the new CBGP Synthetic Biology and Bioengineering program, and establishes the Biocomputation Lab. He comes from Newcastle University

Dsup, a protein unique to tardigrades, protects DNA from damage produced by radiation and radicals. We present the first computational study on the Dsup-DNA interaction at atomic detail. Our

The iron and zinc delivered by the YSL3 protein is used in symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legume root nodules, one of the main sustainable alternatives to the overuse

Four new delegates and a new executive director will design and execute in coordination with the presidency the strategies for communication, visibility, I+D+i, global impact and intitutional

The virus-induced alteration in the developmental pattern of the flower stalk is associated to the kind of intracellular dynamics of a non-structural viral protein, which is governed by the

Agriculture and food production must become more sustainable in a world facing an increasing, more affluent world population, climate change, and environmental

The new CBGP (UPM-INIA) Directory Board which will jointly supervise and support the activities of CBGP was appointed on February 12th, 2020 for the 4 years-term.

CBGP (UPM-INIA) initiates a strategic research and innovation program on wheat. This research will generate new wheat varieties with better adaptation to environment

El tomate es uno de los cultivos mas importantes a nivel global y un modelo para estudiar la biología de desarrollo y calidad de fruto. Aunque se han identificado varios genes implicados en

Tomas Ruiz Argüeso (Villamol 1943 - Madrid 2020) was Full Professor of Microbiology and, until his death, Emeritus Professor at CBGP and Department of

Plant roots are responsible for water and nutrients uptake, but changes in soil temperatures associated to climate change alters this process limiting crop growth. Root traits for adaptation to

The 3D atomic structure of the nitrogenase cofactor maturase NifB has been solved at high resolution uncovering a unique mechanism to control formation of highly reactive radical species by the

Antonio Molina and his research

The ability of a seed to germinate and establish a plant at the correct time of year is of vital importance from an ecological and economic point of view. This paper reviews the mechanisms that

Her research aims to understand the molecular bases involved in the interaction between plants and potential pathogens and to determine the key pathogen components

This review focuses on new mechanisms of controlling gene expression during seed dormancy: the oxidation and methylation of the mRNA and DNA. The biological significance of these chemical

CBGP is pleased to introduce Julio

Israel Pagán and ...

El equipo de Genómica Comparada y Metagenómica del CBGP (UPM-INIA), dirigido por el Dr....

The Agri-FoodTech investment continues to break records across the world, reaching $20 billion in 2019, up more than 6-fold the 2012. Investment. PlantResponse Biotech SL has

The iron delivered by the FPN2 protein is used in symbiotic nitrogen fixation in legume root nodules, one of the main sustainable alternatives to the overuse of nitrogen fertilizers.

High-resolution, cell type-specific analysis of gene expression greatly enhances the understanding of developmental regulation and responses to external stimuli in any multicellular organism. A

Plant defences against phytophagous arthropods include multiple molecular events, since the perception to the final synthesis of defensive compounds. This review deals with teh current knowledge

The molecular recognition that triggers the immune response to allergens start at the loading of molecules onto antigen-presenting proteins that activate T-cell receptors. CD1d is the protein in

The Norwegian GENEinnovate consortium has published the first report on Norwegian consumers attitudes towards the use of gene editing in livestock and crop plants in

The complex response of the human immune system to the presence of hazardous molecules is triggered through their recognition by T-cell receptors facilitated by antigen-presenting proteins. We

The Center of Excellence for Plant-Environment Interactions (CEPEI), an international research center created to maximize the synergies between Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas

Chromatin remodeling processes play essential roles in the regulation of various physiological processes in plants through changes in gene expression. In this work we discuss recent progress in

CBGP (UPM-INIA) has received recently a competitive grant from the Spanish Research Agency/Ministry of Science and Innovation for setting-up a new scientific

The use of plants as biofactories allows the production of very high amounts of human virus proteins suited for the quick development of vaccines and diagnostic tools

How does the environment influence the transmission dynamics and emergence of pathogens? A new study of plant-virus infections suggests the organization of ecosystems is flexible and adapts to

Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient for plant growth and production. For plant improvement, we need to identify and understand the mechanisms that plants have evolved to cope with N deficiency.

In terrestrial environments, water and nutrient availabilities and temperature conditions are highly variable, and especially in extreme environments limit survival, growth and reproduction of

Plant diseases have devastating consequences on crops, causing losses of up to 30% of yield. Plants have developed a robust immune system that allows them to defend against pathogens and pests.

Iron delivered by the NAS2 protein is used by legume nodules to carry out nitrogen fixation, one of the main sustainable alternatives to the overuse of nitrogen fertilizers.

Cereal seeds (wheat, rice, maize, barley...) constitute the first world crop. In this work, it is described that mannans are particularly abundant in barley seeds and the study of mannanases and

Common vetch is a legume with high content of vegetable protein. This crop is relevant in sustainable agriculture systems by avoiding the use of nitrogen fertilizers, reducing CO2 emissions and

The Caro and Rubio labs, in the context of the "BNF Cereals" Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation project, show that tobacco can be engineered to produce active

CEPEI, a newly established international research center created to maximise the

To confront global climate change effects, agricultural innovations must be embraced. To achieve maximum improvements, the agricultural innovations should not focus

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11, 2020), the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics, CBGP (UPM-INIA), organizes the first contest of

Research in the laboratory of Prof. Luis Rubio aims at understanding the biochemical processes and mechanisms that enable biological N2 fixation, the reduction of inert N2 gas into ammonia. A

Serratia are enterobacterias, widely diverse and occupying many different habitats such as water, soil, plants, vertebrates and humans. They share a rich secondary metabolism and are

Epigenetic regulation in plants has enormous implications for crop improvement and agriculture. Researchers at Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP, UPM-INIA) used next-generation

A recent study in Nature Communications led by CBGP researcher Dr. Jaime Iranzo compares the tempos of genome evolution through acquisition and loss of accessory genes and through mutations in

Researchers at the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP, UPM-INIA) reveal how plants modulate protein synthesis to adapt it to their living style.

The study shows the power of combining synthetic biology and hard-core biochemistry to engineer a critical step of nitrogenase biosynthesis in yeast..

This ebook addresses research in genomics and biotechnology to improve the growth and quality of forest trees for wood, pulp, biorefineries and carbon capture.

Researchers at the Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP, UPM-INIA) are leading an international study that shows how a circadian clock gene in poplars acts as a molecular sensor to

The challenges of climate change and the protection of biodiversity, the minimization of the impact of plastics in the oceans, the impact of the gender perspective in the treatment of

This new International centre will bring together three world-leading plants research institutes to tackle the global challenge of producing enough food for the world population by generating

Dr. Alejandro Couce joins the new CBGP Computational Systems Biology and Genomics program (UPM-INIA) with 6 years of postdoctoral experience in France (Paris, INSERM) and the

Plant viruses with an elongated and flexuous architecture are problematic candidates for a detailed structural characterization, since the flexuous nature of their capsids prevents

Farmers require vigorous seeds to ensure the establishment of their crops. Our study have used different integrative approaches to produce a more comprehensive understanding of the regulation of

There is substantive evidence that chemotaxis, the directional migration of cells in response to chemical gradients, is a key requisite for efficient pathogenesis in plant pathogens, facilitating

Inoculum flows between wild reservoirs and crops is assumed to be central for plant virus emergence. This topic is addressed here focussing on the geminiviruses, a major group of emergent

The FAIR Principles for publishing scientific data say that data should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. Adherence to the FAIR Principles allows machines to correctly

Dr. Pagán´s group identifies the virus speed of within-host movement and its level of multiplication in the plant reproductive structures as key determinants of seed transmission rate, a central

The Spanish Television program Lab24 published a report about the research and innovation activities carried out at the CBGP (UPM-INIA), which is one of the Spanish centers with the seal of

On Monday, September 9th , there was a meeting between the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, senior officials of 15 Regional Governments, and 42 Spanish research institutions of

CBGP researchers discover that the increase of environmental light intensity, the main consequence of climate change, facilitates virus invasion of the seeds by altering plant defenses. This

Dr. Iranzo joints the new Computational/Systems Biology and Genomics Program of the CBGP (UPM-INIA). Dr. Iranzo has completed a 5-year postdoctoral fellowship at the National Center for

Dr Goñi-Moreno is a Lecturer in Synthetic Biology at the School of Computing of Newcastle University (UK), and Principal Investigator at the Interdisciplinary Computing and Complex Biosystems

The Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics will host on 17 October 2019 the VII Bioinformatics Student Symposium organized by the Spanish Regional Group of Students (...

The research team led by Dr.Isabel Diaz has identified and validated the functionality of a bidirectional promoter in the model species Arabidopsis thaliana. This work demonstrates the activation

One year ago today, the ECJ unfortunately took a very tough stand on genome editing with its strict legal decision. The European scientific community, representing 126 plant research institutes

One of the main challenges of our society is to cope with the negative impacts of climate change on agriculture. In a recent study published in The Plant Journal, CBGP researchers

The research team led by Isabel Allona and Mariano Perales, in collaboration with Phil Wigge’s and Katja Jaeger’s teams, described a novel mechanism used by poplar to

Multidrug resistance (MDR) efflux pumps protect bacteria against a wide spectrum of antimicrobial compounds. The number of studies on MDR systems in phytopathogenic bacteria is rather limited,

Phosphate deficiency in soils is one of the major causes of agricultural production losses. Therefore, continuous fertilizers application is required to increase yield, but this excessive use has

It has been proposed that in wild ecosystems viruses are often plant mutualists, whereas agroecosystems favour pathogenicity. We seek evidence for virus pathogenicity in wild ecosystems through

For more than 20 years, plant biologists have tried to achieve complete control of transgene expression. However, until the techniques to target transgenes to safe harbor sites in the genome

Jaime Tomé Amat and María Garrido Arandia, Postdocs at the Plant Allergens group led by Araceli Díaz Perales, won awards for

The properties of plant proteases acting along seed germination encouraged us to explore an alternative approach for enzymatic gluten degradation to generate gluten-free wheat for celiac

Genes encode all information needed for the correct development and adaptation of organisms to changing environments. This information is transcribed via messenger RNAs to produce proteins. The

Alt a 1, mold allergen released from spores of A. alternate, is related to asthma, although the molecular mechanism remains unclear. We described that Alt a 1 binds to SLC22A17, a receptor found

Guadalupe Hernández Ramírez, a Predoctoral student at Molecular Basis of Allergenicity and Cross-Reactivity in Plant Food group led by Araceli Díaz Perales won a double prize in the 2019 Edition

PlantResponse, a UPM spin-off company founded by CBGP researchers and a CBGP strategic partner, was named one of the 50 best agtech companies in 2019 by SGV Venture-THRIVE, a global AgTech

The CBGP (UPM-INIA) will open its doors on May 17th to celebrate this day and to present its novel outreach and educative program “Food4All (F4A): Plant to reach the

Here is an increasing need to search for alternative strategies to improve tolerance to plant salinity. One of them is to give greater prominence to the microbiota that lives associated with

It is known that bacteria interact with other bacteria, with eukaryotes or with the environment, thanks to proteins that secrete outside the cytoplasm. So far, several secretion systems have been

We summarized the major findings of the chromatin-remodelling role during growth-dormancy cycles and we explored the transcriptional profiling of vegetative apical bud and stem tissues during

Carmen Yuste-Calvo, a Predoctoral student at Plant Virus Biotechnology group led by Fernando Ponz won a prize for the best short presentation during 6th European Chemical Biology Symposium

Hydrogenases are key metalloenzymes for the bioproduction and oxidation of hydrogen with potential biotech applications, such as the generation of bio-based fuel cells. The activity of

The Plant Biotechnology and Genomics Center (CBGP), a mixture research center of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y

One protein with two domains, lectin and Toll-IL receptor is able to alter not only JA and SA but also different hormonal levels and to confer defence properties in

Oxylipins play important roles in plant defense against biotic and abiotic cues. Because all oxylipins are derived from the same pathway, we investigated how their synthesis might be regulated,

We have demonstrated the role of the Arabidopsis YAF9 proteins in the control of different developmental processes. Our data support that YAF9A and YAF9B are histone H3 readers with unequally

The Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering interviews Prof. Francisco García Olmedo, a retired UPM Full Professor, early inspirer and promoter of CBGP foundation.

CBGP researchers will celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by taking part in R + D + M2 day Woman of Montegancedo, an event that will be hosted by the CAIT on 11th February

CBGP recently incorporated two Phd students of prestigious La Caixa INPhINIT fellowship of 2017 call to develop projects related to plants-pest’s interactions and computational evolutionary

The UPM celebrated the St Thomas Aquino´s day. During the ceremony two Group Leaders of the CBGP (UPM-INIA) were awarded with research prizes: Mark Wilkinson won the prize of the most cited UPM

Prof. Pilar Carbonero, a CBGP-UPM Full Professor, is interviewed by the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering (in Spanish) about her long scientific career.

The CBGP research group “Circadian and seasonal control group of growth cycles-poplar dormancy” together in collaboration with the “Seasonal growth control in perennial plants” research group

As part of the Severo Ochoa objectives for CBGP, we proposed to increase the quality and reusability of our data outputs, as well as increasing the number of high-quality publications from CBGP,

We have shown how barley lines with silenced cystatin responds differently under biotic and abiotic stresses. The functional specificity of cystatin changes plants proteolytic activities in

Repression of two C1A barley cysteine-proteases results in thicker leaf cuticles, changes in the stomata pore area and causes some other physiological modifications. As a consequence, plants

This study identifies endosperm expansion during imbibition as a necessary key step in the regulation of germination and defines its control by an embryo-initiated gene network. This provides an

Plants activate highly controlled immune responses against pathogens to avoid unnecessary processes that might negatively impact on plant fitness. CBGP researchers have discovered that MKP1

Representatives of the research centers belonging to the SOMMa alliance - bringing together the 41 Centers of Excellence Severo Ochoa (SO) which CBGP (UPM-INIA) is a member and María de Maeztu

Twenty researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) benefit from Madrid Government Research Programs.

Regulating genome edited organisms as GMOs has negative consequences for agriculture, society and economy.

MDPbiome, a computer system to facilitate microbiome engineering through external perturbations, led by researchers from Wilkinson laboratory, has been published in Bioinformatics and presented

Researchers of the CBGP (UPM-INIA) belonging to the group “Phytopathogenic Bacteria” have revealed that the pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato exploits light cues to maximize its

The CBGP group “Molecular Plant-Pest Interaction” revealed the role of the plant protease inhibitors type Kunitz in defence against spider mite (Tetranychus

The results derived from the study carried out by the research groups of ...

Adherence to the FAIR Principles - that scientific outputs should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable - is rapidly becoming a requirement of funding agencies and journals. This

The CBGP group “GENETIC AND MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF CROP NATURAL VARIATION ”, in collaboration with researchers from University of Davis and USDA, CA (USA), University of Milan (Italy), University

The scientific group ‘Circadian and seasonal control of growth-dormancy cycle in poplar’ at CBGP (UPM-INIA) explores the conserved photoperiodic regulation between Arabidopsis flowering and the

Researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) group “ Transition Metal Homeostasis in Plant-Microbe Interactions”, in collaboration with other teams, have described the role of MtMTP2 in nodule

The scientific committee of the Meeting of Molecular Biology of Plants celebrated this year awards the diploma as recognition of the best communication type Poster

Researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) group “Plant-pest molecular interactions” have revealed the existence of a complex network involving reactive oxygen species (ROS), related compounds and

A core set of semi-quantitative metrics for the evaluation of FAIRness in data has been produced, which can be expanded by the community of users.

Researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) group “ Transition Metal Homeostasis in Plant-Microbe Interactions”, in collaboration with other teams, have describe the role of

The CBGP (UPM-INIA) researcher ...

Seventeen partners from 8 European countries will meet for the H2020-funded project VIROPLANT kick-off meeting on June 20-21 in Torino (Italy).

Researchers from the CBGP (UPM-INIA) from the group "Regulation of translation under stress conditions in plants" have revealed the key role of HOP proteins in the establishment of long-term

Organizations of the industry, and associations connected to R+D+i express their support towards research, backing the petition of the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu alliance (SOMMa) which

CBGP (UPM-INIA) is seeking for outstanding candidates for 16 postdoctoral researcher positions in its three CBGP Transversal Scientific Programs (TSPs) and in its

Researchers of the CBGP (UPM-INIA) from the ¨Molecular Bases of Plant Developmental Phase Transitions¨ group, in collaboration with three more research teams, have revealed a key role for the

The constitutive activation of this novel immunity mechanism confers broad spectrum disease resistance to plants.

The deployment of viruses producing a fluorescent protein, and chimeric recombinant viruses have allowed the detection of systemic replicative viruses and the identification of the viral

The Secretary of State of Research, Development and Innovation, Carmen Vela, and the Director and Deputy Director of the Alliance, Luis Serrano and Teresa García-Milá, presented this new

Research carried out by the laboratory of “ROOT ORGANOGENESIS, REGENERATION AND ROOTING” at the CBGP, in collaboration with researchers from the University Miguel Hernandez of Elche, has

The CBGP research group of “Determinants of plant virus seed transmission and speciation”, in collaboration with researchers of the University of Sydney, has recently published a study in Ecology

Silenced barley plants for an inhibitor of C1A proteases show stay-green phenotypes and tolerance to water stress.

The work by Burén et al. (doi:

Thirteen leader researchers from international institutions of excellence will participate at the Workshop. They will present their scientific advances in different areas of plant biology,

CBGP researchers review the current knowledge about plant cell wall integrity monitoring systems and their functions in triggering specific disease resistance and

The Computational Biology Master is integrated in the new Computational and Systems Biology and Genomics Program (CsBGP) of the CBGP (UPM-INIA).

The paper ‘Viruses and Plant Development’, by Drs. Flora Sánchez and Fernando Ponz (CBGP group ‘Plant Virus Biotechnology’), has been chosen to illustrate the cover

El martes 13 de febrero, en el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la Ciencia (11 de febrero, https://11defebrero.org/), hay programada una visita de

A study led by Dr. Manuel González-Guerrero shows the role of a copper transporter in nitrogen fixation in model legume Medicago truncatula.

In this review we discuss strategies to engineer plants to fix N₂, with a special focus on recent advances in biochemistry, synthetic biology and plant

Several junior researchers from international institutions of excellence will participate at the Workshop. They will present their scientific advances in different

The submitted concept is a ground-breaking solution to solve one of the biggest problems of global agriculture: the excess of nitrogen fertilization.

The CBGP at the Workshop on New Trends in Sustainability at

Dr. Raquel Iglesias Fernández has led a study that proposes a new mechanism controlling the seed germination of Brassica rapa and Sisymbrium officinale (Brassicaceae). This mechanism is based on

NifB or how the most complex metal cofactor on nature is built. A study led by Carlos Echavarri, from the Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation group, compiles and analyzes the most complete database

The CBGP research group of “Determinants of plant virus seed transmission and speciation” has recently published a study in Frontiers in Plant Science that contributes to the

Thanks to this programme, the chosen researchers stablish a plan to develop their career, which includes opportunities to move to other countries, sectors and disciplines, and counts on a

The group led by Dr. Juan Carlos del Pozo has identified a novel and viable allele of LEW3 gene, which encodes for an enzyme involved in protein N-glycosylation. This

The research group of "Innate immunity and resistance to necrotrophic fungi" has recently published in The Plant Journal a study that allows to deepen the knowledge of the role of

Dr. Mark Wilkinson of the CBGP Biological Informatics research group was lead author of the

Carmen Vela, the Spanish Secretary of State of Research, Development and Innovation, opened the meeting, and emphasized the importance of bringing closer science and business.

Tolerance to Cucumber mosaic virus in Arabidopsis thaliana, following life-history theory predictions, is attained through reprogramming of the plant’s resource allocation from growth to

The journal Clinical and Experimental Allergy has selected for the November 2017

The Secretary of State for R&D+i, Carmen Vela, chaired the kickoff meeting of the new Severo Ochoa and Maria Maeztu Alliance of Excellence. The alliance’s target is to internationally promote

CBGP (UPM-INIA) has just celebrated its ninth annual Scientific Conference. Fifteen researchers from the centre presented the results achieved during the last two years.

A European Project coordinated by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid will develop a new technology for detecting food allergies, which will enable its diagnosis in a simple and quick way.

Winter dormancy is a pivotal developmental and physiological process for the survival of the main terrestrial carbon sink: temperate and boreal forests. This work reveals the crosstalk between

Two CBGP (UPM-INIA) researchers attended as invited lecturers to the first congress organised by the Asociación Comercial Española de Fertilizantes (ACEFER) in Madrid.

HvPap-1 is a barley protease induced by the attack of both, an acari and a fungus. However, when it is overexpressed or silenced opposite effects against both stresses are found.

Expression of NifB from a methanogen in mitochondria of yeast and tobacco solved the problem of NifB insolubility in eukaryotic cells, a step necessary for the generation of nitrogen fixing

Antonio Molina, the CBGP

The CBGP (UPM-INIA) has a new webpage with a more modern and intuitive design.

Immune deficiencies of plants impaired in heterotrimeric G protein are counterbalanced by defense reponses triggered by alteration of cell wall xylan.

Tpc1 es un regulador de desarrollo central en hongos filamentosos, que conecta la síntesis de especies reactivas de oxígeno y la vía de señalización de la MAPK Pmk1 con el control de la polaridad

This work shows that the plant specific protein EARLY BOLTING IN SHORT DAYS plays a central role in the regulation of seed dormancy in Arabidopsis controlling the expression of a number of seed

30 postdoctoral fellowships at Universities and Research Centres of Spain, including the CBGP (UPM-INIA), are offered through this programme.

Model legume Medicago truncatula MtMOT1.3 and MtZIP6 transporters respectively mediate molybdenum and zinc uptake by rhizobia-infected root nodule cells.

This work reveals the crosstalk between DEMETER-mediated DNA demethylation, resetting of cellular metabolism and regulation of shoot apical growth during poplar bud break.

Representatives of all the Centers of Excellence «Severo Ochoa» and Units of Excellence «María de Maeztu» will meet with outstanding representatives of the knowledge-based industry, economy and

The prize was granted after nomination by all plant virologists in the Spanish Society of Virology

Using a stable reporter line, based on the circadian clock gene PtaLHY2, we developed a methodology to real time monitoring the regulation of transcription and signal transduction. With this

The MATI protein (Mite AttackTrigger Immunity), unknown to now, induces the accumulation of reducing agents to avoid oxidative damage upon Tetranychus urticae infestation and modulates

Two proteins of the HopAO effector family, which suppress the plant defense responses, are involved in the Olive Knot disease caused by Pseudomonas savastanoi.

An outdoor assay with genetically modified trees has shown that early branching development of RAV1 engineered poplars, is maintained during a field trial.

The Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP), a joint research centre between the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and the Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología

Arabidopsis plants take up sodium to decrease the water potential and keep their water content. Sodium uptake depends on nitrate although some other anions can substitute for nitrate in certain

The long sought nature of the ligand of Pru p 3, the major allergen from peach, finally unveiled, has allowed us to establish its participation into the protein activity at two key times of

Synthetic biology (Voigt lab, MIT) and anaerobic biochemistry (Rubio lab, CBGP) were used to design and assess expression and mitochondria targeting of 9 nitrogen fixation gene products.

All the staff of the Center for Biotechnology and Plant Genomics have joined the initiative to celebrate together, for half an hour, International Women's Day, to claim equal opportunity between

Proper protein folding in the ER is vital to maintain cellular homeostasis. In this sense, there is a growing interest in the identification, as in the case of AtHOP3, of new regulators in this

Abiotic stresses such as drought and extreme temperatures are among the major environmental factors that limit plant growth, development and productivity.

The B3-TFs VP1/ABI3, FUS3, LEC2 that can be traced back evolutionary to the non vascular plant Physcomitrella patens, play a central role in regulating other important TFs during Angiosperm seed

The great interest for hydrogen (H2) as energy vector underlies research programs aimed to improving its sustainable biological production.

The ‘actúaupm’ Program recognizes the performance of this start-up Company, which is contributing substantially to the development of a more productive and sustainable agriculture.

The group led by Dr. Juan Carlos del Pozo has found that the transcription factor OBP4 activates cell proliferation in differentiated pericycle cells. This activation promotes the formation of

Position in Computational Biology is offered at the Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP, UPM-INIA). All paperwork and requirements for this position (Offered Position Nº 99) is

The Spanish company, a spin off from the UPM founded by two CBGP researchers, receives this recognition at the 7th edition of EuropaBio Awards for its highly innovative projects in

El trabajo del laboratorio del Prof. Rubio en el CBGP aparece en una edición especial de Science.

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CBGP Informatics Group Leader Mark Wilkinson was lead author on the publication of the FAIR Data Principles in the Nature Publishing Group’s Scientific Data journal. These principles for open

A research project led by Dra. María A. Ayllón from CBGP, in collaboration with Dra. Livia Donaire, has shown that gene silencing in Botrytis acts as mechanism of defense against the infection by

An international research project led by the CBGP group ‘Plant-virus interaction and co-evolution’, with the collaboration of researchers from French and Mexican institutions, shows how human

Two publications by a consortium of researchers from the GeBioPAD (Genomics and Biotechnology of Plant-Associated Diazotrophs) CBGP group and the University of Campinas (UNICAMP, Brazil) describe

The aim is that by the end of the year these initial ideas become in real business plans and potentially give rise to future UPM startups.

The second edition of the Workshop “New Frontiers in Plant Biology” took place on June 15-17 2016 in the Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP), a joint research centre of the

Researchers from the CBGP group “Plant innate immunity and resistance to necrotrophic fungi”, in collaboration with Dr. Keiko Torii from Washington University (USA), have demonstrated the role of

Laura Bacete and Sayanta Bera were distinguished with prizes to the quality of their research at the XIV Cell Wall Meeting (Chania, Crete, Greece) and the 13th International Plant Virus

The CBGP “Biochemistry of Nitrogen Fixation” group identifies initial FeMo-co precursors and elucidate crucial steps of NifB reaction mechanism.

El CBGP reúne en el CEI-Montegancedo de la UPM a científicos internacionales y representantes del sector empresarial, para dialogar sobre los avances en el conocimiento de la biología de la

The CBGP Group ‘Regulation of Lateral Root Development’ has identified the molecular mechanisms used by roots to escape from sunlight and the role of flavonols in integrating hormonal signaling

CBGP Professor Luis Rubio leads research aimed to obtain cereals with minimum requirements for nitrogen fertilizer.

The CBGP Biological Informatics research Group recently published a formal methodology, with step-by-step guidelines for implementing the FAIR Principles for data publication, applied to

The genomic and transcriptomic study of the endophyteColletotrichum tofieldiae in its interaction with Arabidopsis thaliana reveals new cues about the ability of plants to maximize survival in

The CBGP ‘Plant Virus Biotechnology’ group has achieved for the first time the nanoimmobilization of a lipase on 3D nanonets derived from an elongated plant virus.

Researchers at CBGP unveil the existence of interplay between the DNA replication machinery and the PcG complexes in the control of different plant developmental processes, including flowering

Researchers at CBGP have participated in the discovery of a new form of symbiotic association between an endophytic fungus and the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, published today in the journal

Today, March 15 2016, the FAIR Guiding Principles for scientific data management and stewardship were formally published in the Nature Publishing Group journal Scientific Data.

Deputy Director of Scientific Infrastructures: Luis Manuel Rubio Deputy Director of Scientific Programs: Juan Carlos del Pozo Executive Director: Mª Ángeles Ayllón.

Investigadores del CBGP establecen la importancia del control de la expresión de las enzimas NADPH oxidasas para que éstas produzcan la cantidad adecuada de especies reactivas de oxígeno que

He will lead the Directorate of CBGP (UPM-INIA) for the next four years.

A research project of more than half million euros has been awarded by the Community of Madrid to two CBGP researchers, Mar Castellano (coordinator) and Ane Sesma.

Dr. Elena Ramirez-Parra and Dr. Juan Carlos del Pozo, researchers at the Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas (CBGP), have analyzed molecular mechanisms underlying drought and salt

A study by the CBGP researcher Pedro Crevillén published in Nature characterizes how the epigenetic memory of vernalization is erased at the molecular level.

A scientist from CBGP has developed a method to enhance crop yield by the contact of roots, aerial parts or even the substratum of the plant fungus, Colletotrichum tofieldiae.

Many pathogens have the ability to be transmitted through more than one route: horizontally (between host individuals that are not parent and offspring) and

Thanks to biotechnology, researchers at UPM have increased the production of woody species. This result is of great interest to the energy market.

A research article coordinated by Dr. Luis Oñate-Sánchez has been recommended by F1000Prime for special significance in its field, and two of its images selected for the cover of the July 2014

Scientists at the CBGP, in a study led by Dr. Luis Oñate-Sánchez, have identified two important proteins (homeodomain transcription factors) that regulate gene expression only in the epidermis

Identification of a protein repressor (GBF1) of the AtCathB3 gene that is important not only in the germination sensu stricto of the A. thaliana seeds but also in the subsequent reserve

As an invited guest editor of the Journal of Plant Physiology, Ingo Dreyer organized a special issue on ‘Potassium (K+) effect in plants’. This compendium provides a stock-check of the current

Dr. Ane Sesma, UPM lecturer and CBGP researcher, has coedited together with Dr. Tobias von der Haar from the University of Kent (United Kingdom) the book: "Fungal RNA Biology" from the editorial

The business ideas presented by CBGP groups are based on allergen diagnosis methods and allergen detection in food, a multidisciplinary forestry biomass strategy, and the determination of

F1000Prime identifies and recommends important articles in biology and medical research publications. Articles are selected by a peer-nominated global 'Faculty' of the world's leading scientists

The main European research groups in this area of biology gathered in the CBGP during the 3er European Workshop on Plant Chromatin (EWPC). The organizers publish now a report on the main topics

On January, 28th 2014, the University ‘Miguel Hernández’, Elche, Spain, invested Professor García Olmedo as Doctor Honoris Causa. Professor García Olmedo, a retired professor of the Technical

Research conducted at CBGP has improved the productive potential of poplar by increasing its tolerance to environmental stress. We have obtained for the first time poplar lines more tolerant to

Last month, students of the Biotechnology Master from Salamanca visited the CBGP. The Center Director, Prof. García-Arenal, welcomed Prof. Dolores Rodríguez and 24 master students. A series of

Fifteen awards granted to outstanding figures from the scientific and academic sphere whose strong commitment to the biotechnology dissemination have been essential in the adoption of this

A group of researchers led by Dr. Marta Berrocal -Lobo presented a business plan for N -cycle project.

Researchers at CBGP identify new proteins involved in plant adaptation to heat stress.

The journal Science publishes a study developed through collaboration between the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics UPM-INIA and Duke University that identifies 5 factors as key

Researchers at CBGP revealed the molecular mechanism mediating the red light-induced degradation of CO that regulates photoperiodic flowering in Arabidopsis.

Investigadores del CBGP han revisado los últimos avances relativos a los mecanismos moleculares y celulares que subyacen en la tolerancia al estrés en plantas autopoliploides. La revisión resume

Un estudio internacional llevado a cabo en varios países, coordinado por investigadores del CBGP, demuestra la capacidad de las infecciones víricas de las plantas para alterar el plan de

Investigadores del CBGP desarrollan un nuevo sistema de cultivo, fácil de implementar en los laboratorios, para poder analizar de forma sistemática el desarrollo de las raíces cultivadas en

Three CBGP groups participate in comprehensive two-volume set Biological Nitrogen Fixation.

Researchers at CBGP publish a review article in Plant Journal discussing the most recent advances concerning the function of H2A.Z, a key histone variant in the control of plant gene expression

Researchers at CBGP publish in Plant Physiology the identification and characterization of an iron transporter localized in model legume Medicago truncatula symbiotic root nodules. Iron is

Utilizando una estrategia avanzada de evaluación de la bioseguridad de OMG, los resultados han permitido concluir con confianza que la probabilidad de este peligro potencial, la emergencia de

Arabis alpina is a plant species of the Brassicaceae family that include more than 3,000 different species, among them, some economically important crops such are rape (canola), cabbage, mustard,

Volume 10 of Current Opinion in Virology, focusing on “Emerging viruses: interspecies transmission”, was co-edited by Antoine Gessain (Institut Pasteur, Paris, France) and Fernando García-Arenal

The recently created Spain-Portugal Chapter of the Marie Curie Alumni Association met at the Centre for Research of Agricultural Genomics CRAG on January, 26th to 27th. This meeting was the

Metagenomics analysis are undertaken with the belief that they can provide a quantitative view of the relative abundance of species within an unknown sample. We know, however, that various

Researchers of the CBGP have shown that the introduction in crops of resistance genes against viruses, selected not only for host-range expansion but also for changes in virus survival. Virus

Cristina Gómez Casado, a predoctoral fellowship a recent doctorate from the research group "Molecular basis of allergenicity and cross- reactivity of plant foods" led by Araceli Diaz Perales, has

Last September, CBGP has celebrated its 5th anniversary since its establishment at the new place within the Montegancedo Scientific and Technological Park of the Technical University of

Doctor Manuel González Guerrero receives the only European Research Council Starting grant awarded in 2013 to a Spanish project in the Biotechnology field

The article discuses how the technologies created in Dr. Wilkinson’s laboratory will help biological researchers automate the analysis of the big amount of data produced by high-throughput

Interestingly, however, their reliance on the Web is also having an effect on the Web itself! This paper introduces the emergent research discipline of "Web Science", which proposes to study the

The event took place on 29 and 30 August in the CBGP. Ninety three scientists from fourteen different countries representing leading laboratories in plant chromatin research gathered in this

Fast evolution of RNA viruses is partly due to their ability to generate overlapping genes. A research effort led by CBGP uncovers an associated cost in their adaptive capacity, with possible

Identification of a regulatory protein highly relevant in the process of loosening seed covering layers upon germination.

This initiative is part of the novel strategy of Technology Transfer coordinated by Gonzalo León, Director of the recently founded Centro de Apoyo a la Innovación Tecnológica (CAIT) from the UPM.

CBGP researchers have studied the diversity of cultivable fungal endophytes from leaves, stems and fruits of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana

Fascinating activity on May 20 in the CBGP: Plant biotechnology as key tool for development.

In this conference Dr. Luis Rubio explained how his laboratory aims to increase cereal crop productivity by making plants acquire nitrogen from the atmosphere rather than from synthetic nitrogen

The event took place on January 31 and February 1 in the CBGP, in the context of the activities in 2013 aimed to disseminate the Montegancedo International Campus of Excellence.

Research activities of CBGP during January 2007- June 2011 were assessed by its EAC.

The CBGP Council, assembly representing researchers and the rest of employees of the Center, has re-elected Fernando García-Arenal, the CBGP director during the past four years, for a new

An international consortium unveiled the whole genome sequence of the two-spotted red spider, one of the most cosmopolitan agriculture pests on Earth. Nature publishes this study which will open

Nine CBGP research groups exposed their research lines, the goals and the results achieved during the last year.

The research program of the consortium running under the acronym OPTISOL was awarded with a €1 million funding for a period of 36 month in the framework of the INSPIRE program launched by REPSOL

CBGP is participating in a LIFE+ project that combines innovative biological technologies and in situ chemical oxidation to degrade organic pollutants in military and industrial sites.

Researchers of the CBGP participate in an European training network that will study the epigenetic regulation of economically important traits in plants.

Broccoli and other plants use mustard oils to ward off pests. These natural substances are also thought to have a preventive effect on cancer. A Danish-German-Spanish team is now presenting new

The financial support aims to provide the researchers with the best possible conditions for establishing themselves in a long term research career

Dr. Isabel Díaz, UPM professor and CBGP researcher, has co-edited with professor Guy Smagghe from Gent University (Belgium) the book: "Arthropod-Plant Interactions: Novel Insights and Approaches

CBGP research group led by Dr. Isabel Allona has identified a gen responsible of a greater production of branches in poplars. Trees in which the expression of this single gene has been changed

In a wide variety of plants the floral transition relies on the length of the daylight period, also known as photoperiod. CBGP reserchers have characterised the role of the HOS1 protein in the

The book by UPM Professors Emilia López Solanilla and Francisco García Olmedo, was presented in the main Conference Hall of the UPM School of Agriculture. It has been edited by UPM Press.

Paloma Rueda presented the biotech project titled “Enzyme production in genetically modified algae (Enzimas MMG)”.

The research program under the NFIX acronym has a $3 million funding for a period of 52 months from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. NFIX charitable purpose is to introduce biological

Plant Response Biotech (PRB) will collaborate with the Centro de Biotecnología y Genómica de Plantas UPM-INIA (CBGP) to exploit innovation technologies developed in the Center laboratories for

UPM research award promotes the public recognition of scientists who have contributed significantly to the improvement of UPM research.

50 students from different high schools in Madrid attended the presentation at CBGP. Three professors detailed the specifics of each of the routes that make up the grade: Plant Biotechnology,

Nine proposals have been granted in the call of the Spanish National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Innovation published in 2011. Total funds for them are above 1.5 million